700,000 Honda Accords, Civics and CR-Vs recalled for fuel pumps : NPR

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Honda Motor Co. logos are pictured in Tsukuba, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 13, 2019. The automaker is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles over fuel pumps that may crack and leak fuel, which could increase the risk of a fire. Kyodo News/AP hide caption

Honda is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles because the high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel, which could increase the risk of a fire.

It is the second major recall this month at Honda, after 1.7 million vehicles were found to have potential steering issues in early October.

The recall includes the Accord and Accord Hybrid 2023-2024; the Civic and Civic Hybrid 2025 and the CR-V Hybrid 2023-2025.

Honda said that it has had 145 warranty claims, and no reports of injuries or deaths related to the issue from February 2023 through September 2024.

The automaker said that dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary and for free.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 4. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.